Two local establishments were found non-compliant during recent inspections to determine who was following state laws concerning the prohibition of the sale of e-cigarettes and/or tobacco products to youths under the age of 21.
The Board of Finance has finished its review of the 2024-25 proposed budgets and cut more than $500,000.
Published: Feb 29, 2024 08:00 AM
UPDATED: Access to Fairfield Hills was limited this morning following a gas line breach. The campus was evacuated for approximately 2½ hours while first responders and other personnel were on the scene.
UPDATED: Campus Reopened Following Gas Main Break At Fairfield Hills UPDATED: Access to Fairfield Hills was limited this morning following a gas line breach. The campus was evacuated for approximately 2½ hours while first responders and other personnel were on the scene.FINAL UPDATE (1:42 PM): Newtown Municipal Center and NYA Sports & Fitness Center have reopened, Newtown Parent Connection is open, and NewSylum Brewing Company reportedly plans to open at its regular 4 pm time this afternoon.Outdoor areas — walking trails, fields, etc — are now accessible.* * * * * UPDATE (11:06 am) : Newtown Police Department has cleared from Fairfield Hills, as have all firefighters, and the campus has been reopened. Walking trails, outdoor recreation areas, and fields are now open. Businesses and municipal services will remain closed, according to the PD.Repairs to the gas line will continue, also according to the PD.Newtown Municipal Center will remain closed for the day.* * * * * UPDATE (9:21 am): This story has been updated with information from Newtown Police Department.9:51 am: It has also been updated to include details about a CodeRED alert issued by the Town. * * * * * Access to Fairfield Hills this morning is limited following a gas line breach. The campus is being evacuated and first responders are on the scene after a main line was broken around 8:15 am. A construction company has been working on the water line within the campus all week.Eversource and the gas company have been contacted.Newtown Police closed both entrances to the public, and confirmed "the campus has been evacuated and is closed at this time."By 9:20 am, the PD said the gas line was no longer leaking "but the campus remains closed."The PD also noted there were no reported injuries. Newtown Emergency Communications Center Director Maureen Will issued a CodeRED alerting residents to the closure of the campus.“Police and fire are on scene, and they are working to take care of the issue. Please stay away from the campus until further notice.”
Dozens of Newtown citizens attended the February 20 Economic Development Commission meeting, when discussion of a Town owned property on Commerce Road was featured.
Collections Underway For Flags To Be RetiredAhead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.Ahead of Flag Day, State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107), in cooperation with Newtown VFW Post #308 and Scout Troop #270, are helping Newtown residents dispose of their worn American flags in a dignified and respectful way.The US Flag Code specifies that old American flags no longer in service must be properly disposed, and the lawmakers are offering this service free of charge.On Saturday, June 8, from 8:30-10:30 am, the legislators will join members of Newtown Scout Troop 270 for in-person collection at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street.The Newtown state legislative delegation has also arranged five regional drop-off locations. Through June 8, flags may be dropped off at library; Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street; and the lobby of Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street; and Brookfield Town Hall, 100 Pocono Road, and Brookfield Library, 182 Whisconier Road/Route 25.Readers are reminded that flags can be dopped off year-round at VFW Post 308 on Tinkerfield Road, and the office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road. Flags can be dropped off at either location for proper disposal.For additional information call 800-842-1423.
This is such a wonderful and fitting tribute to Moe, a tremendous life force. I'm so grateful our paths on this planet intersected if only for a short four years. I am certainly the better for it.
If the NIMBYs don't want anything built on the land then they should band together to purchase it from the land owner. There is a steady trend in Newtown where a small, but vocal group of residents seek to dictate how private land owners can use their property.
In between growth and decline is status quo. The town certainly needs to anticipate that the state and certain developers will push for their particular requirements through any means necessary. This does not mean that the town should rush to embrace a 'growth' strategy. We must be prepared to push back against unwarranted and unwanted development.
Good call! Thank you for the correction, I had mistaken his opinion as a statement from a committee but now I realize he is just speaking for I guess a facebook group. Kind of a confusing name, but yes, I should have caught it. Thanks!
It's inspiring to see young people taking proactive steps to learn crucial skills like CPR and first aid through programs like the Child & Babysitting Safety Program. Instructor Terrance Burroughs' interactive approach, including games like "Hazard Hunt," not only engages participants but also reinforces important safety principles. It's heartening to know that these future babysitters are enthusiastic about making spaces safer for children and are eager to apply their knowledge in hands-on exercises, such as swaddling and feeding. Burroughs' dedication to teaching these skills shines through, and it's clear that his efforts are making a positive impact on the community. I'm on maternity leave at the moment, but I'm starting to looking for a babysitter and I think that it's a mandatory requirement for them to go through such training. I would also like to know your opinion regarding contracts with babysitters, are they required? I mean, should we immediately make a contract to outline ban of smoking, substances, alcohol?